2007 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams95
Driving programs, refer to
Drivelogic62
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route137
Driving stability control
systems81
Driving through water115
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes114
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function101
"DSC"54,82
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control82
– indicator lamp13,82
– malfunction83
DVD for navigation122
"Dynamic route" for
navigation135
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
– M Dynamic Mode MDM82
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear50
Easy entry/exit53
"EDC"54
EDC Electronic Damping
Control84
– "Comfort"84
– "Normal"84
– "Sport"84
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player148
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door194
– luggage compartment lid34
– storage compartment, hotel
function34Electric convertible top40
Electric steering wheel
adjustment53
Electronic brake-force
distribution81
Electronic Damping Control
EDC84
Emergency assistance, refer
to Roadside Assistance220
Emergency call219
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door194
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
luggage compartment35
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance220
"Enable services"191
"End call"178
Engaging forward position,
refer to Selector lever
positions61
Engine
– breaking-in114
– M Engine Dynamic
Control64
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature68
– starting59
– starting, comfort access37
– switching off59
Engine compartment203
Engine coolant205Engine oil
– adding204
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils205
– approved oils205
– checking oil level203
– exact measurement204
– fast measurement204
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements71
– oil change205
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils205
– possible displays204
– recommended oils205
– temperature69
– temperature gauge69
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature68
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine59
"Enter address"124,132
Entering address124,127
Entering intersection,
navigation126
Entering rear50
Entering town/city for
navigation125
Entering town/city of
destination name125
Entering zip code for
navigation125
"Entertainment"148
Entertainment sound output
on/off149
Entry map for destination129
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control151
"Equalizer", tone control151
"ESN"158
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control82
Event data recorders208

Everything from A to Z
240 Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system115
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating52
– folding in and out52
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror52
External audio device107
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting221
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo118
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control150
Fader, refer to Tone
control150
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control73
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off
alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts51
Fastest route for
navigation134
Fast forward
– CD changer164
– CD player164
"Fast route" for
navigation134
"Favorites", calling up with
radio155
Filler neck for washer fluid66
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System212
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter103Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit220
First-aid kit220
Flashing, when locking and
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals31
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight106
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor84
– M Mobility System212
– run-flat tires87
– spare wheel215
– Tire Pressure Monitor86
– warning lamp86,87
Flat Tire Monitor84
– false alarms85
– initializing system85
– limits of system85
– snow chains201
– warning lamp86
Floor mats, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid66
"FM", reception
range148,152
FM, waveband152
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely116
Footwell lighting, refer to
Interior lamps97
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils205
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria134
Front airbags89Front passenger airbags
– deactivating89
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat56
"FTM"85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel
– average consumption70
– display69
– fuel specifications195
– high-quality brands195
– quality195
– specifications195
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities228
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel filler door194
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction194
Fuel gauge69
Full mobile phone preparation
package170
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off20
Fuses218
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control105
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption70
– refer to Fuel
specifications195
– refer to Required fuel195
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Gear changes62
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster62
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission60

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
General driving notes114
Glove compartment106
– rechargeable flashlight106
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system122
Grills, refer to Ventilation102
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights228
Ground clearance116
H
Handbrake60
– indicator lamp13,60
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"156
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio156
Head airbags89
Headlamp control,
automatic95
Headlamp flasher64
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system65
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities228
– filler neck for washer
fluid203
– replacing bulbs209
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light96
Head restraints
– front49
– removing49
– sitting safely46
"Head-Up Display"54,92
Head-Up Display91
– default view92
– shift lights63
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window101
– seats51Heater100
Heating
– exterior mirrors52
– interior99
– rear window101
– residual heat utilization102
– seats51
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat102
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo118
Height, refer to
Dimensions226
Height adjustment
– seats47
– steering wheel53
High beams97
– headlamp flasher97
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
High Definition Radio156
High water, refer to Driving
through water115
Hills116
Holder for cups108
"Home address" for
navigation system134
Homepage of BMW4
Hood202
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually34
Hot exhaust system115
"Hour memo"77
"House number" for
destination entry127
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant82
Hydroplaning115
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth199
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio156
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning69
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track162
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands200
– tire coding198
Idle61
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness78
– assistance window20
– changing date and time77
– changing language79
– changing menu page19
– changing settings76
– changing units of measure
and display form78
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition58
– switched off59
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with comfort
access38
i menu17
Imprint2

Everything from A to Z
242 Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System83
– airbags90
– brake system83
– DSC13,82
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– handbrake13,60
– MDrive13,54
– M Dynamic Mode13,82
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning51
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor87
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure196
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
– refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor86
Info menu17
Information
– on another location130
– on current position130
– on town/city of
destination130
"Information" for navigation
system130
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"131
Information service188
"Info sources"72
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– radio, refer to Storing
stations154
– refer to Power failure217
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory48
– time and date76
"Input map"129
Installation location
– CD changer164
– drive for navigation DVD122Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions139
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting97
Instrument lighting97
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit
10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control105
Interesting destination for
navigation130
"Interim time"76
Interior lamps97
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature52
Intermittent wiper mode65
J
Jacking points216
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting220
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access37
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access37
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"180
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Kick-down, refer to Drive
mode62Knee airbags89
Knock control195
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams95
Lamps and bulbs209
"Language / Units"78
– for navigation
system123,139
"Languages"79
– for navigation
system123,139
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo118
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list131
"Last seat pos."49
LATCH child restraint fixing
system57
LEDs light-emitting
diodes209
Length, refer to
Dimensions226
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs212
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs209
Lighter108
"Lighting"65,96
Lighting
– instruments97
– lamps and bulbs209
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps95
Light switch95
"Limit"75
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading117
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo118
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access37
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams95
– automatic95
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs209
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts215
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting216
– wrench215
Luggage compartment
– capacity228
– emergency release35
– hotel function33
– increasing capacity,
Convertible35
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31
Luggage compartment lid34
– comfort access38
– emergency operation34
– emergency release35
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support47
LW, waveband152M
M Dynamic Mode MDM82
– indicator lamp13,82
M Engine Dynamic Control64
– "P 400"64
– "P 500"64
– "P 500 Sport"64
M Mobility System212
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires200
Maintenance207
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models207
– refer to Service
requirements71
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models207
Maintenance system207
Malfunction
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door194
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control73
Manual air distribution101
"Manual" on the radio153
Manual operation
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door194
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
Manual transmission60
– tow-starting223
"Map direction of travel"138
"Map facing north"138
Map for navigation
– changing scale138
– destination entry129
Map view138Map view facing north138
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling102
Maximum speed with winter
tires200
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode82
"MDrive"54
MDrive54
"M Dynamic Mode"82
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions
– Convertible227
– Coupe226
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory48
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information141
Microfilter103
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor52
– folding in and out52
– heating52
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory48
"Missed calls"178
Missed calls179
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle115

Everything from A to Z
244 Mobile phone
– accepted calls179
– adjusting volume176
– calling177
– ending call177
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– missed calls179
– operation by voice181
– operation via iDrive176
– redialing179
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8179
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method180
Mobile phone battery184
Mobile phones, use in vehicle,
refer to Mobile
communications devices in
vehicle115
Mobile Service, refer to
Roadside Assistance220
Mobility System212
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
"Monitor on / off"53
Most recent mobile phone
numbers179
MP3, compressed audio
files161
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Music tracks
– random play sequence164
– sampling, scan163
"Mute on / off"53
"M View"92
M view93
MW, waveband152
N
"Navigation"70,124
Navigation destination
– entering manually124
– selecting via map129
Navigation drive, installation
location122
Navigation DVD122
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off139
Navigation system122
– address book132
– bypassing route
sections140
– destination entry124
– destination guidance in
assistance window122
– destination list131
– displaying current
position144
– displaying route137
– entering a destination
manually124
– entering destination via
voice127
– last destinations131
– looking for interesting
destination130
– navigation DVD122
– route list139
– selecting destination using
information130
– selecting destination via
map129
– selecting route criteria134
– starting destination
guidance136
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance136
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance136
– voice instructions139
– volume adjustment140
"Navigation voice
instructions"53,123,139Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints49
"New address" for navigation
system132
"New destination"124,129
New remote controls28
"New route"140
New wheels and tires200
"Next entertainment
source"53
"Normal" with EDC84
Nozzles
– refer to Ventilation102
– refer to Windshield washer
nozzles66
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing221
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface208
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications195
Odometer68
Oil, refer to Engine oil203
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements71
– refer to the Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or to
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
"On a new destination" for
navigation system130
"Onboard info"70
Onboard monitor, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard tool kit209
"On destination"130
"On location"130

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Opening and closing
– comfort access37
– from inside32
– from outside30
– using door lock32
– using the remote control30
Operating principle, iDrive17
Operation by voice for mobile
phone181
– adjusting volume182
– canceling181
– commands181
– correcting phone
number182
– dialing phone number182
– placing a call182
– redialing183
– voice phone book182
"Options"189
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control102
Outside temperature
display69
– changing unit of measure78
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control148
– screen display20
P
"P 400"64
"P 500"64
"P 500 Sport"64
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC80
"Parked car operation"103
"Parked car ventilation"103
Parked car ventilation
– activating activation
times104
– setting activation time103
– switching on and off
directly103Parked car ventilation system,
LED99
Parking, vehicle59
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control80
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control80
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake60
Parking lamps95
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down52
"Pathway lighting"96
Pathway lighting95
"PDC"81
"PDC display on"81
PDC Park Distance Control80
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"138
"Phone"172,174,177
Phone book176
– changing entry178
– creating and editing voice
phone book182
– deleting all entries179
– deleting entry179
– dialing phone number178
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book179
– dialing177
– most recent numbers179
– selecting in phone book179
– Top 8179
Pinch protection system of
power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit220
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
"Play" on the radio159
Plugin unit for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter103
Position
– displaying144
– storing132
"POWER"54
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control64
Power failure217
Power windows, refer to
Windows38
"Presets" on the
radio152,158
Presetting parked car
ventilation activation
times103
Pressure, tires196
– producing with M Mobility
System212
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor86
"Profile"191
Programmable button on
steering wheel53
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system of
windows40

Everything from A to Z
246
R
Radiator fluid, refer to
Coolant205
Radio
– Autostore153
– controls148
– High Definition Radio156
– sampling stations153
– satellite radio157
– selecting frequency
manually153
– selecting
waveband148,152
– station search153
– station selection152
– station with best
reception153
– storing stations154
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes155
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off59
– switched on58
– with comfort access38
Radio stations, storing154
Rain sensor, windshield wiper
system65
"Random", random play
sequence164
"Random all" in audio
mode164
"Random directory" in audio
mode164
Random play sequence
– CD changer164
– CD player164
"RDS"155
Reading lamps98
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps211Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors52
Rear window
– heating101
– opening and closing39
"Received calls"178
Reception
– quality155
– radio stations155
– regional station153
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight
106
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control102
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control102
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats47
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch76
"Redial" for mobile phone178
Redialing with mobile
phone183
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps211
Refueling194
Releasing, hood202
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking37
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range70
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer70
Remote control28
– battery replacement38
– comfort access37
– garage-door opener105
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,38
Removing condensation from
windows101"Repeat directory" in audio
mode164
"Repeat" in audio mode164
"Repeat track" in audio
mode164
Replacement fuses218
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs209
Replacing tires, changing a
wheel215
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel195
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge69
"Reset"85,87
– stopwatch76
– tone settings151
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings151
"Reset to default" with
MDrive54
Residual heat102
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retreaded tires200
Reverse, fast
– CD changer164
– CD player164
Reverse gear61
– manual transmission60
Road map138
"Roadside
Assistance"180,186
Roadside Assistance220
Roadside parking lamps97
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps210
Rollover protection system on
Convertible91
– lowering91
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing221
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16